variants often Op-Ed
often attributive
: a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper
also : a feature on such a page

Examples of op-ed in a Sentence

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The South American statesman made the remark in response to an op-ed in favor of right-wing presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella. Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 Nearly all were published in New York newspapers as op-eds, with some republished in other states. Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 Almost 230 years ago, America’s greatest president, George Washington, accurately predicted the competing op-eds from former County Executive Allan Kittleman and Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026 In a series of op-eds, university leaders lay out their efforts to keep college affordable. John B. King, Washington Post, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for op-ed

Word History

Etymology

short for opposite editorial

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of op-ed was in 1931

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“Op-ed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/op-ed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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